In Search of Shaolin

In Search of Shaolin is a unique documentary that takes you on a journey to the birthplace of the martial arts. Your guide, noted historian and martial artist, George W. Alexander, takes you on a journey to discover the real history of the Shaolin Temple. The legend of Shaolin is well known but there were two Shaolin Temples, a northern temple and a southern temple. The Southern Shaolin Temple until recently was thought to exist only in legend. But you will discover and visit this temple. The southern temple is the one that has the most influence on karate’s development. You will find out how the Shaolin tradition and the legendary monks of the Southern Shaolin influenced modern karate and see how these arts are practiced today!